Originally Posted by
Mattrek
Welcome. I'm not too far from you here in Lincoln, NE. I here you on the winter length! Winter is long here in Nebraska too, but I'm going to take the step and still make an effort to commute on my bike during the cold times of winter, even in the snow! It will be rough but I'm gonna try it.
I don't have a mountain bike either for the southwest Iowa winters, but I am going to try biking as much of the winter as I can and hoping for the best. I am sure there will be heavy snow falls that will limit my riding to walking instead, but I can always hope for the best.
SCROVE - You have some great trails in your area, and I hope the flooding isn't messing that up for everyone in Des Moines. Our flooding hasn't been as bad as yours, but our farmers are hurting because of it. Good luck with your purchase and have fun riding.